Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd7-9428-7348-bf30-bceb1f766a9f/rde674-review-of-resistance-of-pests-weeds-and-pathogens-to-conventional-pestic awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # RDE674 Review of resistance of pests, weeds and pathogens to conventional pestic [Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs) Estimated value £61,684 Published 24 Oct 2024 Deadline Closed 10 Oct 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Pesticide resistance is an increasingly growing issue in modern agriculture and poses a significant threat to farmers and their yields both across the UK and worldwide. With the harmful effects of pesticides on pollinators and the environment, the number of pesticides available to combat resistant crop pests is growing smaller. Alongside the increasing levels of resistance, legislative changes banning the use of certain pesticides has further reduced the pool of available pesticides for farmers and growers. Of the remaining available products that are still able to effectively control pests, such as Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle (CSFB), grain aphid, and bird cherry-oat aphid, recent evidence indicates resistance to pyrethroids (both synthetic and not) is growing and will eventually lead to complete resistance if not managed effectively. To effectively manage pesticide resistance and reduce its impacts on crops, adaptive approaches, implemented using integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, reduce the need for large quantity of pesticides sprayed onto crops to manage pests. The ability to monitor when resistance to pesticides arises is an invaluable tool that would help preserve the effectiveness of the remaining pesticides available to farmers as well as improving the effectiveness of IPM. Being able to accurately monitor resistance will help to inform farmers on when/if to spray and to facilitate more sustainable use of pesticides when needed. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/1bd4fd60-abcd-4da1-8c36-ef80c538b428) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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